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Clients purchase home in 2007 Existing interest rate 8.9% fixed for 3 years. LVR 84.4% (at time of purchase) Good 1st mortgage repayment history. Current P & I payments $37,955 pa. Break costs (say) = $17,100
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Break existing fixed rate and refix / floating rate 5.9%pa New repayments $29,420 pa. Provide 'break-out' facility of $17,100 Repayments $4,948 per annum New repayments $29,420 pa (1st mortgage) + $4,948 (break-out loan) = $34,368 pa Difference $3,587 pa Monthly savings could be used to repay credit card debt! Future strategy - refinance when total LVR < 80%
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